Metacarpal fracture

2023-10-18 18:48:09
Ehen i am touchimg bome there is no pain but its swollen and mote stiff today only rempved casting after 36 days. Pls find x rays before and afyerr casting . Stoll sjoes some line. Please advise whether it will heal on own or need to tàke treatmemt still. Please help me
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Need surgery

Answered2023-11-09 18:31:53

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It's obvious from your narration and shared X-rays that,This fracture is destined for delayed healing may be Non union, It will be wise to undergo for open reduction and internal fixation that's surgical line of treatment . Please visit your treating orthopaedic surgeon and discuss with him future plan of treatment.

Answered2023-10-19 07:09:22

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Fracture not united and displaced.. Will require screw fixation

Answered2023-10-19 04:34:31

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Start moving fingers otherwise it will get stiff Fracture will unite in 3 months But if you will not start finger movment, then it will become stiff

Answered2023-10-19 02:02:38

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Union is in progress Continue cast for 2 weeks

Answered2023-10-19 01:23:49

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